Bears @ Falcons

Bears

Atlanta’s second-rated rushing offense gets snuffed by the Bears'

fourth-rated run defense. Then it becomes mealtime for the Bears' pass rushers on Matt Ryan.

Ravens @ Colts

Ravens

Colts had big-time trouble against Bears' pressure D in Week 1. Ravens are even better. Ravens need a defensive/special teams score here and will get one.

Lions @ Vikings

Vikings

The Lions will be there each week to lend support when other teams look to turn their seasons around. Vikings, make sure to say thank you.

Raiders @ Saints

Saints

Even though the Saints deserve a break after what happened Monday night, this one will be harder than it appears. The Raiders can still play some defense.

Bengals @ Jets

Jets

Favre has a 12-4 TD/INT ratio. With the Jets coming off the bye at home, even if Carson Palmer does play, the Jets should dominate.

Panthers @ Bucs

Bucs

Carolina’s defense has been the talk of the town the last couple of weeks but those wins have come at home against the Chiefs and Falcons. Taking on the Bucs in Tampa is an entirely different animal.

Rams @ Redskins

Redskins

Obviously the Skins will win here. But for those looking into the Redskins' future, note this: Through five games, Jason Campbell has faced four of the top six defenses in terms of sacks (Philly, Giants, Cowboys, Arizona). In the five games he’s only been sacked eight times and has yet to throw an interception. This kid’s got something.

Miami @ Houston

Dolphins

While the Wildcat offense has gotten all the attention for springboarding Miami’s recent surge, it’s the Dolphin defense that has gone overlooked.

In the last two games it has held the Pats and Chargers to 215 and 202 yards of total offense, respectively. All the while, Pennington has been the perfect point guard.

Jags @ Denver

Denver

Though Denver has some injuries, namely TE Tony Sheffler and WR Eddie Royal, the Broncos are getting their home field swagger back. Though they aren’t to the level Elway’s Broncos were 1996–98, when they went 24-0 at home, Cutler’s Broncos have won their last six at home, including three this year.

Cowboys @ Cardinals

Cardinals

The Cards are knocking at the door of the contenders. They arrived at the party last week against the Bills. This week they have a chance to crash it in against the Cowboys. Dallas has many questions surrounding their secondary and this will not be the week they find the answers.

Eagles @ 49ers

Eagles

I almost always take a good team in a must-win situation. And the Eagles are definitely in one against a team they should beat.

Packers @ Seahawks

Seattle

Two banged up QBs. Two struggling defenses. However, Seattle’s starting receivers are starting to trickle back into the lineup. If you’ve never been there to experience it, take it from me, Seattle’s 12th man is impressive. I’ll give the nod to the Seahawks.

Patriots @ Chargers

Chargers

I’ll stick to the “good team in a must-win situation against a beatable opponent” theory here. Also, the Patriots have stayed out on the West Coast since last week’s game in San Francisco. I’ve always believed that puts the visiting team at a great disadvantage for the second game.

Giants @ Browns

Giants

No stats here. The Giants simply believe they will beat anybody. I’m not sure Cleveland believes it can beat anybody. Giants in a rout.